Dec 11, 2017

Professional Wrestler Ivelisse Velez talks about:- [2:47] when and how she got into wrestling in Puerto Rico- [4:23] her first match and what it was like getting into the ring- [5:27] whether or not winning matters in professional wrestling- [7:20] how she got on Lucha Underground- [11:51] the history of Lucha and how women and men wrestle each other- [12:47] being Trios Champion and hopes of being a solo champion- [13:52] whether she's still the baddest bitch in the building- [14:07] fan questions from an Unnamed Dude and Shane- [18:17] being on Spike's Tattoo Nightmares for her tattoo below the belt- [23:08] the latest news on Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria- [29:06] starting 2018 performing in Australia

[25:15] Then we quiz Ivelisse Velez to find out how well she knows her gym terminology.

[30:15] We talked about some fun facts and also played the song "Trees" from the Alternative Rock Band Gnarly Karma.

[1:56] In Moments With Michael, you get to know the PodCast Of 1000s host Michael by hearing about his love of The Wrestling Album.

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Nov 20, 2017

Stuntwoman Luci Romberg talks about:- [3:05] what activities she was in as a kid- [6:12] how she got into doing stunts- [9:10] why she's done so many stunts for Melissa McCarthy- [12:45] winning a Taurus World Stunt Award for Best Overall Stunt By a Stuntwoman- [14:11] her advice to those that may have an interest in performing stunts- [16:33] Freerunning and how it's different from Parkour- [19:07] being 11 time female world champion in the Red Bull Art of Motion- [21:18] Tru Beauty, her excellent short film that all young women should watch- [23:00] her struggles with self-image issues and bulimia- [24:34] the latest news on healthcare and if it would have impacted her progress- [34:11] Pitch Perfect 3 and her other films coming out soon

[26:56] Then we quiz Luci Romberg to find out how well she knows ailments athletes can get performing.

[38:15] We talked about some fun facts and also played the song "Unity" from the Punk Rock Band Voice Of Addiction.

[1:49] In Moments With Michael, you get to know the PodCast Of 1000s host Michael by hearing about his mother and her being Catholic guilt level: expert.

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Nov 6, 2017

Voice-over Actor & Impressionist Darren Altman talks about:- [3:23] what it means when his curtains are closed in his professional home voice-over studio- [4:17] what came first, the impressions or the voice-over work- [5:43] first turning down Britain’s Got Talent- [6:34] how he eventually decided to do the show- [9:20] how it felt to get a positive response from Simon Cowell- [11:01] the pressure felt being a semi-finalist on the live show- [15:39] the latest news on Donald Trump not visiting the Queen, with an appearance by Trump- [18:35] haters and how he deals with one that commented about him on Reddit- [25:20] the process he goes through to learn a new impression- [29:28] what kind of stuff he likes adding to his YouTube channel

[21:25] Then we quiz Darren Altman to find out how good his Improv skills are, with appearances by James Corden, Morgan Freeman and Droopy.

[32:11] We talked about some fun facts and also played the song "Walk Up & Kiss You" from the Rock Artist Oliver Sean.

[2:13] In Moments With Michael, you get to know the PodCast Of 1000s host Michael as his brilliant teenage years with an overheating car.

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Oct 23, 2017

Actor & Comedian Will Roberts talks about:- [3:20] why the affinity to westerns & everything cowboy- [7:58] details on how he became a Guinness World Record holder- [10:50] how he became a Cowboy Trick Roper for Cirque du Soleil- [19:14] also being a Magician and why it's good to have many skills- [20:24] his acting career and his upcoming Netflix movie O Matador (The Killer)- [21:56] how he's typecast into the role of guy who possesses, or uses, guns- [22:51] the latest news on Harvey Weinstein and his industry experience- [33:04] being a mechanical bull trainer and when he trained Beyoncé for a music video

[30:03] Then we quiz Will Roberts to find out how smart cowboys are.

[37:22] We also played the song "My Love" from the Indie Rock/Alternative Band Social Gravy.

[1:50] In Moments With Michael, you get to know the PodCast Of 1000s host Michael as he says a prayer to God in hopes to get the ultimate performer on his podcast.

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Oct 9, 2017

Drag Queen Miss Conception talks about:- [3:50] what it means to him to be a Drag Queen- [4:26] when he first dressed up in drag- [5:33] whether or not he always liked to sing and dance- [7:17] how easily he can spot a virgin of drag shows in the audience- [8:11] if all the drag queens he knows are gay- [9:18] some of the misconceptions about drag queens- [11:08] doing weddings- [13:56] how he uses his #Powers4Good to make the world a better place- [15:22] his Canadian accent when I rib him about it- [20:21] his new show "Where in the world is Miss Conception?"

[16:36] Then we quiz Miss C to find out how smart Drag Queens that perform a lot on cruises.

[24:47] We also played the song "Thank God for the Government" from the Alt Rock/Metal Artist Henry Metal.

[2:32] In Moments With Michael, you get to know the PodCast Of 1000s host Michael as he tells you about the ups and downs of a comedy hero, Andrew "Dice" Clay.

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Sep 17, 2017

Comedian, Actor & Inventor Marla Schultz talks about:- [4:01] when and why she got into comedy- [4:26] what it's like being a female, and Jewish, in stand-up comedy- [8:05] how she knows #PodCastOf1000sFamily member Comedian Kelly MacFarland- [8:28] whether she knows they have a similar line in their acts- [9:44] acting she's done and hopes to do- [11:45] the short film "Idle Worship" and it's accolades- [13:12] whether she'd choose comedy or acting if she could only have one- [14:28] her invention The Racktrap and how it came to be- [17:27] how she uses her #Powers4Good to make the world a better place- [18:37] her bouts with depression and how she helps others

[22:02] Then we quiz Marla to find out how smart Comedians are who help others fight depression.

[27:25] We also played the song "Manifest" from the Metal Rap Artist C.HAVOC.

[2:11] In Moments With Michael, you get to know the PodCast Of 1000s host Michael as he tells you how much his family respects him.

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Sep 5, 2017

Comedian Danny Palumbo talks about:- [3:44] why he got into comedy- [7:34] if his parents think he's funny when he joked about them boning- [10:57] his America's Got Talent performance that didn't go so great- [16:11] winning the 2015 Funniest Person in Austin contest- [18:32] why he has a fake restaurant called Abbrev's- [22:34] PalumBios, his custom comedy bios Tumblr- [24:49] his thoughts on comedy roasts- [25:55] what he needs to do with my family to write a PalumBio for me

[26:30] Then we quiz Danny to find out how smart Comedians who've spent a lot of time working in restaurants are.

[32:50] We also played the song "Kid In The World" from the Hip Hop/Rap Band Tha Shadoz.

[2:04] In Moments With Michael, you get to know the PodCast Of 1000s host Michael as he tells you why he wanted to be a Robert growing up.

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Aug 7, 2017

Comedian Azhar Usman performing at the Desi Comedy Fest talks about:- [4:17] finding out he's made it on the Celebrity Pronuncopedia YouTube Channel- [5:11] why CNN and Fox News, who can't agree on anything, both think he's a funny Muslim- [5:46] how he met Donald Trump at the Fox News studios in the Celebrity Apprentice days- [7:35] his thoughts on Donald Trump then and now, the media, fake news and conspiracies- [12:35] being a former attorney and why he made the jump to comedy- [15:05] his community activism especially around the time of 9/11- [16:50] my reading somewhere that Dave Chappelle performed with him over 50 times- [19:05] what he learned from the comedy great Dick Gregory about comedy and activism- [21:28] how he feels when he hears his name on the Celebrity Pronuncopedia YouTube Channel- [25:53] being a comedy writer for Hasan Minhaj's 2017 White House Correspondents Dinner speech- [43:36] his upcoming performance at the Desi Comedy Fest- [46:08] his episodes of the show "Patriot" on Amazon and going into season 2 filming

[34:07] We also got a question via Twitter from Imran Mulla who's from Leicester, England. Imran asked Azhar, do you ever experience tension between your art and religious values?

[37:39] Then we quiz Azhar to find out how smart Chicagoans are with Chicago trivia questions.

[49:22] We also played the song "Captive Ones" from the Indie Electronica Band Unknower.

[2:39] In Moments With Michael, you get to know the PodCast Of 1000s host Michael as he tells you why the harassment of his little brother stopped one day.

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Jul 24, 2017

Comedian & Host Samson Koletkar from the Desi Comedy Fest talks about:- [2:53] why he's known as "Mahatma Moses"- [3:45] when why he got his Master's Degree in Computer Software- [5:24] when and why he turned to the comedy stage- [7:11] being a headliner on the "You're Funny But You Don't Look Jewish" tour- [12:36] founding the comedy club Comedy Oakland- [12:44] being #1 on Yelp's "The Best 10 Comedy Clubs in San Francisco Bay Area" list- [13:36] how he performs at his own club and the process of vetting new comics- [18:35] co-founding Desi Comedy Fest, the largest South Asian comedy festival in America- [22:11] how many festivals they've done and what he'd like it to be in 20 years from now- [32:05] the dates and the cities the Desi Comedy Fest will be held

[25:42] Then we quiz Samson to find out how well a headliner of "You're Funny But You Don't Look Jewish" knows his Jews. We also find out he had a lot to learn coming to America in the year 2000.

[35:25] We also played the song "Biggits" from the Hip Hop/R&B Artist TPT.

[1:44] In Moments With Michael, you get to know the PodCast Of 1000s host Michael as he tells you just how lazy he can be.

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Jul 10, 2017

Voice-over Actor Brooks Moore talks about:- [6:06] how he got his start with "How It's Made" on The Science Channel- [9:46] how he wasn't the only one to voice one of the greatest shows on TV- [12:43] the process he goes through in recording each episode segment- [15:26] if any of his recordings have even been rejected- [18:47] what he thinks of my favorite segments Artificial Eyes, Robotic Arms & Anatomical Models- [21:42] why he thinks each season of "How It's Made" is 13 episodes long- [22:23] always being crafty and wanting to take things apart- [23:30] his podcast called "How We Got Here" and when we'll be able to hear it- [33:10] his production company and a documentary feature film they're working on

[26:55] Then we quiz Brooks to find out how well he remembers oddly named items from past episodes. I had no clue what they were.

[35:06] We also played the song "Drift Apart" from the Soul/Pop Artist Jordan Sleed.

[1:43] In Moments With Michael, you get to know the PodCast Of 1000s host Michael gets a gift from Brooks. The gift? "How It's Made: PodCast Of 1000s" episode.

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Guest Performer Types

Synopsis

The show's title stems from the idiom "cast of thousands" which loosely means all the people it takes to pull off a performance. The podcast is a late-night talk format, showcasing performers, from Actors to YouTubers, and everything in between. Each episode includes a guest performer interview, showcased artist/band music and bits.